Commoners and Peasants( everything from taxes to unwanted marriages)

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ooc. Here come the taxes! Our contries called Terynce...hope you don't mind..

ic. On the market board, and pinned to the doors of the shops and homes, was a notice reading:

From your King James the Fourth,

To continue in the great and glorious ways of our nation of Terynce, we must give up some of our personal niceities to help all the nation You shall have two percent more taxes for our good.

King James of Terynce
 
"Did you see this?" asked Tyrna's father as he walked in the door, holding the notice. "Madness." he shook his head angrily. "Oh, there you are, Sir Hornlen..." he said, picking up the dog. "I got concerned when you escaped during the hunting trip. Well, at least we got some good meat..."

ooc: Is there a butcher's shop in Terynce yet? :p
 
ooc. No I don't think so... we should name the village, any ideas?

ic. William got his horse from the stables and then went home. On his front door, was the king's notice. He snatched it off the door and stomped in, after tying up Shaydess.
" Mum! Mum, can you believe it? Two percent more taxes? I can't believe it." He threw it on the table. " We can't survive two percent more taxes!"
His mother poked the fire in the fireplace and sat down at their kitchen table." Don't worry, we'll be fine, we always have. And, now that you're working, it's like your father was here again."
William burned with anger. He couldn't stand the thought of his father, who had walked out on them seven years ago. " Don't talk about him."
 
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" Good." William stood up. " As soon as possible." He smiled and walked away, still having to head to the stables.
He entered the stables, looking for his family horse, Shaydess. He called to Brio. " Brio, It's Will. You looke busy, and angry." His face hurt from all the smiling.
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"You should've seen it!" she said, fuming. " The man just walked in here for the 3rd time today, and he's been looking at me real funny-like. Right before he left, he just pinched m arm and said, "Now, your so thin! Oh yes, you have no money, so cannot eat. Pray the Kings get rid of you soon, your presence turns my stomach!" Isn't that barbaric?!" she asked, stomping back off, turning to disappear behind a corner. She came back out with Shaydess. "Here you go. She's been groomed and fed." Brio said with a half forced smile. "But I have to go. People are rolling in today like it's the end of the world...I wonder why."

Derek pounded away, smiling at people who walked in, selling them the things he needed. He looked up from his work when a man stood hammering something to the door. After the man left, he went to teh door, pulling the notice off. "what's this?" he asked himself, reading over it quickly, he shook his head. Though, another piece of paper fluttered out form underneath it, and he grabbed it. This piece of paper read....

Derek (Blacksmith)-
On the 29 of this month, you will be sent to the main training grounds, to be recruited into King James' army. You have to appear, or the taxes of your family shall be raised...

HE didn't bother reading the rest, for only one thing occupied his mind. How do I tell Brio??
 
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Pollywannabe said:
ooc: can i join?
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yes, and so can oxford girl, just post your chatacter profiles.

ic. At home, William heard of all the boys his age being recruited. He would not be, and for some reason he was strangely happy. When William was three, he had gotten the plague and had sort of a limp in his left leg. He couldn't run and could barely walk on bad days, but the villagers were well aware of this disability.
He just hoped Derek wasn't recruited.
 
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Derek went to see his sister, closing the smithy fora few minutes or hours. He walked to the stables, quietly opening the door. Brio looked up once, and just lookingat him, she could tell something was wrong. "What happened?" she asked, and Derek took a deep breathe, showing her the letter. After she had rad it, she looked up, and with a very solemn look, she reached behind her, producing a letter exactly like his..."I guess my disguises are better than I expected..." she said, with a half smile...
 
William ran ( or tried to ) to Derek and Brio's home. He nervously banged on their front door. He had to know about his best friends future. " Derek!" he yelled.

ooc. William has blond hair and greeen eyes, you can click on teh William de Matthias in my signature to see a picture.
 
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William ran ( or tried to ) to Derek and Brio's home. He nervously banged on their front door. He had to know about his best friends future. " Derek!" he yelled.

ooc. William has blond hair and greeen eyes, you can click on teh William de Matthias in my signature to see a picture.
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ooc: Awesome!! Nice choice....:p

ic: Derek turned, opening the door with little enthusiasm. "Will? What are yo udoing here?" he asked, as Brio sat at the table, her hands around a cup of tea. Her face was pale, and the sparkiness which she was known for in her family was gone. She stood at the sight of a visitor, and seeing it was Will, could also tell when he was nervous or distressed. "Will you come and sit down?" she asked, walking back to the cupboards, pouring another cup of tea...
 
name: Adina
Age: 18
Looks: Dark wavy hair, tall
Bio: Is an only child, both of her parents are dead. She is some what of an outlaw, she carries a sword and can deffened her self. Extremly rich, but doesn't use the money. She hates the king, and would love to over throw him. She's very smart, and like animals better than people. Her father was the King's older brother, but the King had him murdered so he could be king. The King does not know that Adina is his neice.

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A better pic of Adina:http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k315/oxfordugirl/Kate_Beckinsale_wallpaper-1280x960-.jpg
 
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William limped across the room but didn't sit down, even though his leg was killing him. " Derek, have you been recruited? You can't leave, you have so much to take care of, and Brio...."
 
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William limped across the room but didn't sit down, even though his leg was killing him. " Derek, have you been recruited? You can't leave, you have so much to take care of, and Brio...."
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Derek nodded. "Yes, I have. But it's not me we're worried about. Brio...she's been recruited also..." he said, sitting down. " I guess, she was a better stable boy than she thought..." he said, and Brio took a drink of tea, resting her forehead on her hand....

ooc: Alas, I have to leave our adventure for now. I shall see you later though!! I KNOW I WILL!!:D
 
name- duchess isabella randolf (izzy to close friends and family)
age- 17
bio- duchess isabella is known as a very important socialite in town and know to throw the best parties and balls. shes the oldest of 2. her younger sister alexandria is always trying to be just like her older sister. her father is extreamly wealthy and a importand business man and always wears a ridiculous wig. her mother is known as a beautiful regal woman. isabella os alwaysed dressed in the most expensive and extravagent gowns
apperence - long wavy light blonde hair light blue eyes a tiny button nose and full lips

ooc- what time period is this set in
 
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ooc. Pre-Elizabethan, but its in a fantasy world, not ours.

ic. William had no choice, during the middle of the night, he heard his mother cry. It was bills and taxes, and they had no money, nor son to supply to the army. They needed money. William snuck into the Duke's palace, and very quietly stole a necklace. His heart beat in his chest like a galloping horse. William got away free, and hid the necklace.
 
ooc:

Name: Kirsti Petersen
Age: 15
Looks: red hair, blue eyes, a button nose, and skinny
bio: Kirsti Petersen was raised by her father and mother, but both died of the black plague. She moved to the town this rpg was set in to start anew. She's poor, but manages. She's kind to animals and people alike. She's smart, but gets confused easily. She's smiling almosat all the time and makes friends easily with her easy-going personality and knack of forgiving people on a whim. Also doesn't get mad or revenge too much if not at all. She's outgoing when you get to know her but before then she's shy.
Pic:
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Derek and Brio sat at the table, a small fire going, but both too shocked to make it bigger. "What are we going to do? I cannot fight in battle. I'll be exposed, then hung." she said, looking up at her brother. Derek rubbed his head. "I don't know. You aren't going to battle. I won't allow it. We could say you died of disease or something." he suggested. "Then I'd have to spend the rest of my life in hiding 'cause I'd be dead." she retorted.
 
ooc: idk...lol

ic: Kirsti Petersen walked into the town and got lost very suddenly. She looked around with a confused look on her face. She saw the sign for the Blacksmith. She knocked on the door.
 
Adina stopped at the edge of town, she pulled her hood closer, to cover most of her face. She slowly walked into town. No one seemed to notice her, she went to the market and looked around. Good, she thought, no one is watching me, she looked around. Adina saw soldiers on the opposite side of the market, she slowly turned and walked the other way.
 
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